On this week’s episode of Primed, we explore how smart speakers like Amazon’s Echo fit into the lives of older people.

Some elders find Alexa annoying or intrusive. But others interact with the technology in practical, creative ways.

Here are a few of their stories.

We’re living longer. Can Alexa help us live better?

It started with books. Today, Amazon is transforming virtually every facet of the American consumer economy. Primed explores what happened when Amazon set up shop in Seattle, what might be in store for its next headquarters, and how this iconic company is changing life as we know it.

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An economy podcast from a city that (almost) never stops growing.

Introducing: Booming.

When it comes to security of smart home devices, Amazon's biggest weakness — is us.

I asked a hacker to spy on me via my Amazon account. It took him 5 minutes to break in

We’re entering the biggest shopping season of the year. For many people, that means online shopping — packages piled on doorsteps, delivery cars and vans whipping down streets.

But what do we do with the packaging after we rip it open?

After online shopping binge, a plastic packaging hangover

On this week’s episode of Primed, we talk to Dr. Eric Topol, a cardiologist whose book "Deep Medicine" explores the impact of AI technology on health care.

Dr. Topol believes AI can help doctors build a more nuanced model of their patients’ profiles — a model that more accurately represents the complex human beings who need care.

'The AI will see you now.' How tech could alter the doctor-patient relationship

Joyce Lee, a pediatrician and professor at the University of Michigan, thinks a lot about how technology and design can help people remember to take their pills.

Her inspiration? A ketchup bottle.

We’re living longer. Can Alexa help us live better?

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